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Equity Valuation Methods

A set of techniques and models used to determine the intrinsic value of a company's equity, including methods such as DCF analysis, comparable company analysis, and precedent transaction analysis, which involve estimating future cash flows, discount rates, and other key variables

intermediate
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Equity valuation methods are essential tools for investors to determine the intrinsic value of stocks. By using techniques such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Comparable Company Analysis, and the Dividend Discount Model (DDM), investors can make informed decisions about buying or selling shares. Eac...

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Key Terms

Intrinsic Value
The perceived or calculated value of an asset, based on fundamental analysis.

Example: An investor calculates the intrinsic value of a stock to determine if it is worth buying.

Cash Flow
The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business.

Example: Positive cash flow indicates that a company is generating more money than it is spending.

Discount Rate
The interest rate used to discount future cash flows to their present value.

Example: A higher discount rate reduces the present value of future cash flows.

Valuation Multiple
A ratio used to compare a company's value to a financial metric, such as earnings or sales.

Example: The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is a common valuation multiple.

Market Capitalization
The total market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock.

Example: A company with a market cap of $1 billion is considered a large-cap stock.

Dividend
A portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders.

Example: Investors often look for stocks with a consistent dividend payout.

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Key Concepts

Discounted Cash FlowComparable Company AnalysisPrecedent TransactionsDividend Discount Model